Thread: Duramax Swap?
View Single Post
Old 10-17-2008, 02:19 PM   #9
Hart_Rod
*************
 
Hart_Rod's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Pensacola, FL
Posts: 17,865
Re: Duramax Swap?

Quote:
Originally Posted by Hoot71Burb View Post
I've seen other swaps done with the Cummins. Don't get me wrong, the Cummins is a nice motor! But wouldn't it be awesome to put the Duramax in? Obviously, I'd get the horse power, mpg, and WOW factor!

Really, I was just wondering if it could be done without too many problems. I like the diesels for many reasons - longevity being one. However, if it is going to be too difficult or too expensive to do, I will pass.

Is the Cummins swap any different - easier?
I think the cummins is fairly straight forward, but still a lot of modifications. Here's a link to one being put in a 4X4 burb:
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=303017

4 Door Crew cab:
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=309911

I had thought about putting a Duramax in my 4 Door CrewCab, but I had already built a 1/2 Ton frame and didn't want to start all over again.

Quote:
Originally Posted by BlueJeep View Post
Depends on what your definition is of expensive....

I'd expect a minimum of $5K with a high-mileage duramax motor and you doing all the work.
At least ......
Hart_Rod is offline   Reply With Quote